U.S. Housing Market
Champion Homes Opens 67-Unit Affordable Community in Fresno
“The ability to use manufactured housing for scale and speed-to-market has a real impact,” said Champion Homes’ Chuck Bleth. Continue Reading Champion Homes Opens 67-Unit Affordable Community in Fresno
Decline in Mortgage Applications Blamed on Snowstorms
“The annual increase in purchase applications was the weakest since April 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Decline in Mortgage Applications Blamed on Snowstorms
Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
“We expect that home sales will increase in 2026,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s chief economist. Continue Reading Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
Report: More Homes Selling at Discounted Prices
The typical home sold for 1.4% less than its final list price. Continue Reading Report: More Homes Selling at Discounted Prices
Report: Down Payment Level Held Steady During Q3
During the third quarter, the average down payment share remained near 14.4% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Report: Down Payment Level Held Steady During Q3
Mill Creek Residential Expands Into Utah Market
Mill Creek’s regional office in Salt Lake City is the 21st for the company. Continue Reading Mill Creek Residential Expands Into Utah Market
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 5 Housing Questions to Ask at the GOP Presidential Debate
The issues include GSE reform, increasing the homeownership rate among Black Americans and addressing the growing level of homelessness. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 5 Housing Questions to Ask at the GOP Presidential Debate
Cindy Chance Named CEO at The Appraisal Institute
Chance replaces Jim Amorin, who stepped down last November. Continue Reading Cindy Chance Named CEO at The Appraisal Institute
Rent Prices Continue Downward Trend
Miami was the least affordable rental market, where renters would have spent 44.2% of their monthly paycheck on the typical rental. Continue Reading Rent Prices Continue Downward Trend
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 14-18
Warren Buffett’s investment in homebuilding stocks, a derelict home offered to buyers for a dollar, and a halt to construction on a San Francisco tower. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 14-18
RE/MAX: July Home Sales Down 14.7% From June
Only Kansas City recorded a year-over-year new listings uptick at 1.8%. Continue Reading RE/MAX: July Home Sales Down 14.7% From June
Bobby Flay Cooks Up $3.3 Million Listing for Saratoga Springs Vacation Home
The celebrit chef acquired the property in 2021 for $1.7 million. Continue Reading Bobby Flay Cooks Up $3.3 Million Listing for Saratoga Springs Vacation Home
Michigan House Listed for Sale at $1 – Seriously, $1
“This home is not just a house — it’s a ticket to the real estate adventure of a lifetime,” said the listing. Continue Reading Michigan House Listed for Sale at $1 – Seriously, $1
CFPB Penalizes Freedom Mortgage and Realty Connect for Kickback Scheme
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said his agency “will be vigilant in rooting out anti-competitive behavior that interferes with consumers’ ability to choose financial products and services.” Continue Reading CFPB Penalizes Freedom Mortgage and Realty Connect for Kickback Scheme
Mortgage Rates Top 7%, Highest Level in Over 20 Years
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.13% one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Top 7%, Highest Level in Over 20 Years
